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Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-22

He
IKE flsn at the end OF line. Thus Is established
a temporary telegraph line When be wants 10
come back he WINDS up the reel-he reels himself
In! Several OF these are Ia the service. Tue he
hograph, which Signals by rejecting sun nashes
nom small mirrors is one OF the best means OF
signaling when the weather Is suitable They are
especially serviceable In the GEAR dry climate OF
our Western and southwestern rrontier This In.
Strument Is gwen t..e credit OF having eIahled
Cen Niles 10 successfully carry on his Campaign
against the Indians. In that clear mounliipous
country nishes OF the mirror coud be sent for
many miles from mountain 10 mountain, and a per
,sel Sstsm %, Oh communication Was established
throughout that region The system con ,isted Oh
20 stations covering distance OF 600 miles h rnnyh
Arizona and New Mexico, In some Instances the
ntshes OF the mirror could be rea so miles away
This system OF signals kept all the force, con.
S antly informed as 10 the movements Of the d.
tachments and the Whereabouts VI the Indians 1t
Is said that when the Indians discovered mad mes
sages were sent on the ray the sun they n sf ALI
hope OF escape, and one III the big chefs mt word
10 the warriors that they hid better surrender
The great difficulty about signaling Is 10 cnnvev
the message " the proper point without its being
read by any one else. Tue Gags and torches were
KxcEIyTN0 MESSAGES ON THEIR roSsrrs
During the war mess yes sent by electro ts,a.
graph were intercepted and read on The wires by
expert telegrapners In the employ OF the enemy
who climoei tue elrgraph poles and got the pulsa.
tlon OF tns electric snocA by placing their tong ues
their tongues Indicated the dots and dasuts MIN
the heiograph the nash cannot be In ercep,ed and
II Is directed The Hash cannot be seen az the side
But IL - not good for use In all sorts OF weather.
and nas 70 Be used only as an auxiliary. In the
night artiiici lights take the place or the sun
Que OF the most remarkable cases OF signaling
Was during the Zulu On, where Col Pear
son, OF the ittsh army. with 800 men was sur.
rounded by 10000 Zulu at kkhowe and ali com.
munication with the British forces at the fort
were cut on; harrassed BY the savages, suffering
nom the want of food and almost without hone
ne gave courage 10 AIS men and sustained them ID
Their perilous position for three months BY means
OF an ordinary hand-nrror. lie used this as helo-
graph and naShed messages 70 Tue fort % miles
Instant They had 70 wait un II troops could come
| was their salvation. 1he story u their terr,b {
adventure Was told at length at toe time. Der.
Eel ~ stem OF signaling and fuu corps OF trained
men for the purpose are OF vital importance to an
ARMY, and zen. Greedy u going 10 Try TO place tn
agnAA corps upon more effective basiA
SENATOR fRv.'s PLAN 10 DIsfuse OF Tnn sun.
flCS-Ihe convention OF the American chipping
Industrial Leagu met In Boston yeste. day. Sen.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-22

rHR PERPLHxrrrEs or A NAN WHO WANTS 70 KREP
BopsR on A MODEST scALE-Tnn cAxee or oxxrEIs-
LOOKING RowDTn on BRoApwAY-TnH ussxKS
SIDE OF THE LIYs or A POLITICIAN.
Evening star. [volume] (Washington, D.C.) 1854-1972, 1887-10-22

THR HRALTHY CONDITION OF rHR' nARxRr Al SNOWY
~ THR RECORDS OF THE BCrLpMe INSPECTOR AND
TIE RECORDER OF cEEDs-MR NoRToNs LAK0B
APARTMENT HOUSE AND OTHER MATTERS OF IN.
fHRE0f.
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POPPING CORN.
And there they sat a-popping corn.
John Stiles and Susan Cutter;
Inhn stiles as fat as any OK

And there they sat a-popping corn.
John Stiles and Susan Cutter;
John Stiles as fat as any OK.
And Susan fat as butter.
And there they sat and shelled the corn,
And raked and stirred the fire,
And talked of different kinds of ears,
And hitched their chairs up higher.
Then Susan, she the pepper shook,
Then John b 9 shook the pepper.
Till both their faces grew as red
AS sauce pans made of copper.
And they shelled and popped and ate.
All kinds of fun a-poking,
And he haw-hawed at her remarks,
And she laughed at his joking.
And still they popped and still they ate,
Johns mouth was like hopper,
And stirred the fire and sprinkled salt,
And shook and shook the pepper.
The clock struck nine and then struck ten
And still the corn kept popping;
1t struck eleven-then struck twelve,
And still no sign of stopping.
And John he ate. and Susan thought
The corn did pop and patter;
Till John cried out, 1.-The corn's a-fire!
Why, Susan, what's the matter?''
Said she. John Stiles. it's one O'Clock,
You'll die of indigestion
I'm sick of all this popping corn
Why don't you pop the question ?"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
eyes, in your favor, certainly" replied

eyes, in your favor, certainly" replied
the agent. 'tNow you seq
''Never mind, sir" interrupted the irate
Sally, 81 want to tell you don't want no
five thousand dollars when Simon dies,
nor | don't want no insurance policy either.
Simon has acted like fool ever since he
took out this tarnal old thing thinks l
want him to die so I can have all that
money to have a fine time with. | don't
believe I'd ever get five cents anyhow
them insurance companies always bust fore
a man dies ; anyhow l wouldn't live with
Simon another week if he kept this. You
understand, sir, don't want no policy nor
Simon don't neither"
And with dexterous twist Sally tore up
the offending paper and tossed the pieces
into the yard.
"But, madam, let me tell you-let me ex-
plain; surely there is some mistake" be-
gan the cbagrlned agent, bat Sally cut him
short.
81 know there's been mistake" she
said, sam I've rectifed it-look out, sir,
this cream may spatter your clothes"-as
the dasher flew with renewed energy.
The agent turned to Simon who had been
silent spectator of this scene. "Sir, will
you permit this; is it to be as your wife
says?"
Simon smiled in sickly fashion, and
taking out his wallet extracted therefrom
five-dolar bill and handing it to the agent
said: ''Take this, sir, for your trouble,
but as for the policy, I guess we'll let it be
as wife says
The agent took the money and his de-
parture at once. After moments silence
be turned to his wife and in rather sub
dued voice asked:
"Hadn't l better finish that churnin,
Sally?''
II don't care if you do" said Sally.
FLORENCE DIAMOND.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

No. hes Pullman Buffet Sleeper New York
to Atant;,. Ca, and Montgomery, Ala. with
out change. via Harrisburg, Hagerstown. and
Roanoke: sO Pullman Buffet Sleeper from
Washine'' il 10 New Orleans via B. & o. Rail.
road and 81 enandoah Junction.
No l has Pullman Sleeper Washi ngton to
Memphis aud Little Rock without change via
B. & o Railroad and Shenandoah Junction.
CONNECTIONS.
At Hsgerstown, Md. with the Western Mary
lex, EmInittsburg. Gettysburg, Penmar,
Waynesboro, Pa, and points on the Western
Maryla..d railroad and branches.
With tn Cumberland Valley Railroad to and
from Harrisburg, Carlisle, Shippensburg,
Chambersburg, Mercersburg, Martinsburg, and
points on the Cumberland Valley Railroad and
branches.
Also to aud from Pittsburg and the West and
Northwest. and Boston, New York Philadel.
phia, and the North and East.
At Shenandoah Junction, w. Va, with Main
Line of Baltimore q Ohio Railroad to and from
Washington and the West.
At Waynesboro Junction, Va, with Chesa-
peake & Ohio Railway to and from Greenbrier
White sulphur Springs and Richmond.
No. 3 makes close injection at WaynesbOro'
Junction with C. & q. Ry. West bound
trains.
AT Loeb Laird, with Lexington Branch o
Richmond & Allegheny Railroad.
AT Buchan nan with Main Line of Richmond
Allegheny Railroad.
At Roanoke, with Norfolk d Western Rail-
road.
STAGE CONNECTIONS.
At Boyce. for Wildwood and WtEche ster Va
AtTroutyille for Fincastle.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
F A r NJ r S,
Now is the time and
LYNN & CO.'S


Best CoRN-SBELLERs made.
Celebrated STUDEBAKER, wonderful CHI aMPI-
and relteble STANDARD WAGONS
SELF CL0SING YAHD AND GARDEN GATES.
AXLE GREASE-besJ mica mixed.
OLIVER CHILLED PLowS, without n rival
over 100000 in use. s5enuine Points,
Laudsides, &c
Feed Cutters and Masticators, simple and reli-
able; Corn and Cob Mills usual styles;
Bent Wood Churns-best of all.
SUCTION and FORCE PUMPS. two superior
styles.
IRON TUaBINE WIND ENGINES, lightest run
ming and most durable.
Best GRAIN and FERTILIZER DRILLS, force
feed ttco for sale lou for Corn and
Oats-seeding in the Spring.
HAY-BALEsS-hOrse or poaUer. Sole agents for
Dederick in Virginia and West Virginia.
STEAM ENGINES, SAW MILLS, and HEAVY MA
.CHINERY, a speciality.
Gum and Leather Betting, and every thing
in the line of Farm Steam, AMI Workshop
Machinery and Repairs.
Prices as low as the lowest.
deco & We LYNN & CO.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

ADDITIONAL TRAINs-Nos. Z and s, daily.
between Clifton Forge and Ashland, KY
Leave Clifton Forge 100 A. M, arrive Ashland
$50 p NJ arrive Columbus. O.. lI:l7 P. M
Leave Ash and 7:0S A. M, arrive Clifton Forge.
7:45 P. M GEsS3
No G, leaves Richmond Except Sun day. S:45
A. Nj, arrives New ort News ll:l5 A. NJ. Old
Point ll:40 A M. Norfolk 1920 neon.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS and 6. daily except
Sunday. Leave Richmond 400 P. NJ. arrive
Gordo nsviiie. 1875 P. M. Leave Gordonsville
500 A. NJ. arrive Richmond $40 A. M.
NoTEs.-No. 8. daily excent Sunday, Norfolk
and Newport News to Richmond. Leaves
Richmond daily, with Pullman Cars and Solid
Train, for louisville and Cincinnati.
No. deity, with Through Pullman Cars and
Solid Trai to Washington and Richmond.
Nos. ~ d 2, daily except Sunday. Seepers
between + huntingdon and Clifton Forge
Old Duminion Steamships Leave Norfolk
Monday, Tuesday. Wednesday, Thursday, and
Saturday 600 T. NJ, for New York.
For Rates, Tickets. Baggage Checks, apply to
any office OF G. & o. R'y; or Depot or Ticket
Office of connecting lines.
W. c. WITKHAM, Il. W. FULLER,
I'd Vice-Ffesident. GenI Pass'r Agent.
decl
CHEM AsDOAH VALLEY RAILROAD
y s. F. Tyler, Receiver.
Zine Table in effect NOV. IA, 1885.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

Young or middle-aged men, suffering
from nervous debility and kindred weak
nesses, should send ten cents in stamps for
large treatise, giving successful treatment
Worlds Dlspensary Medical Association,
Buffalo, N. Y.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
Please Don't Forget 1T.

That Dr. H James Cannabis Indica is prepared
in Calcutta. India, from the purest and best
Native Hemp. and is the only remedy, either
in that country or this, that will positively
and permanently cure Consumption. BrOn-
csiifis. Asthma. Nasal Catarrh. and
Nervous Debility, or break up a fresh cold
in "A hours. S250 per bottle three bottles $3.50.
Craddock tS Co, Proprietors, 1852 Race street,
PHILADELPHIA tanI9-3t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
JNToN SPECTATOR AND GENERAL ADVERTISER

= AN OPEN COMPASSIONATE did you
enjoy the sermon yesterday morning."
Il didn't hear it. Mrs. Jarvey's bonnet
was so loud that didn't really knew the
minister was talking"
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
Winter Expssure Causes Couehs.

Winter Exposure CaHseS coughs,
Colds, Pleurisy. rheumatism. Pneumonia,
Neuralgia. Sciatica, Lum bago, Rackache, and
other ailments for which Benson's Capcine
Plasters are admitted to be the best remedy
known. They relieve and cure in a few hours
when no other application is of the least ben
eft Endorsed by 5000 Physicians and Drug
gists. Beware of limitations under similar
sounding names, such as 'Capsicuna," "Cap-
scin.' "Capslcine." Ask for Benson and take
other Examine carefully when You buy
All druggists. SEABURY & JOHNSON, Pro-
prietOrS. New York. ianI9-4t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

NEW NEUTRALITY-SUSPICIOUS. - JEW
ELRY-G LovEs-TOILET ACCESSORIES.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
GLOVES.

The sale of long white kid gloves for
evening has not hindered the continued
wear Of tan that is occasionally in quite
dark shades, pale gray, pearl or heliotrope
being also in favor. With delicate stitch
ing on the back which is in contrast to the
great run on heavy stitching for day use !;
oftenest in contrast but again harmouzing
with the glove. Undressed kid is in extra
ordinary demand for all occasions and some
fashionable people will have nothing else.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
TOILET ACCESSORIES,

Ebony is now the most fashionable
mounting for combs, brushes, haudglasses,
&C., the powder-box also being composed of
this dark and handsome wood. Cunning
little mirrors with sliding covers, for
pocket use, are al o made of it. For nur-
sery use, Pears soap is without rival,
since for the delicate skins of infants, it
has baen found really perfect. Domestic
women also appreciate its healing and
identifying properties, quite as much as
society ladies who study each article Of the
toilet, the latter class using the scented
varieties of this world-renowned soap,
while the former find the unscented equally
efficacious and cheap enough to come with
in their means. Manicure sets running
from thirty-fve to one hundred dollars
form curious subjects of speculation. A
handsome, satin-lined box enclosing scis-
sors, one or more pair, file, brushes, pow
der, polisher, ointment, sc. What bache-
lor can read without dismay, that bellies
may carry in the innocent form of watch
full supply of cosmetics and means of ap-
plying them. Within the Stimulating cir
Gle. PUT saturated with powder, case of
pencils for darkening the eyebrows, pink
for the cheeks, and mirror set in the
frame.
RosALIND MAY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

Henpecked husbands are contantly re-
minded that thing Of beauty is jaw for
ever-LiGe.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
A 1au CONSu MPTlvE.

Have yOu Cough, Bron chitis, Asthma, 1ndiges-
ton? Use PARKEE'S TONIC without de-
lay. 1t has cured many of the worst cases and
is the best remedy for all affections of the
throat and lungs, and diseases arising from i'm
pure blood and exhaustion. The feeble and
sick, struggling against disease. and slowly
err their health by the timely of PARKER's
Tonic, but delay is dangerous Take 1t In time.
Cures when all else fails. Gives new life and
strength to the aged and infirm. 81 at Druggists.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
WE'LL IMPROy
A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.

A VALUABLE FARM FOR SALE.
In consequence OF business engagements in
another State. which will require my personal
lying three miles North of Staunton, and
about a quarter of O mile East of the Valley
Turnpike. The tract is part of the old Wayt
Bell farm, and contains
1870 ACRES
OF fine land admirably located and in high
state of cultivation. This land has long been
celebrated for its unusual cropping qualities,
and is regarded as one OF the best tracts in the
county. 1t has been greatly improved in the
past few years and is now in excellent condi-
tlon throughout. A new plank fence extends
along the entire front, and all of the cross
fences are in thorough order.
The improvement
consist of roomy and Well-arranged g-A
Frame Dwelling, nearly new. situated EEssH
in a large grove of native oaks, and oc- 49,
cupying an eminence from which one of the
most beautiful and extensive views In the VAL
ley may be obtained. The outbuildjngs are
ample and in excellent repair. young and
vigorous orchard of choice fruit will in year
or Two be in full bearing. At the house are
large cistern and artesian well, and there is
running water in every field
Considering Its proximity to the city, the
terprising man. 1t is within quarter OF q
mile of the finest turnpike in Virginfa-Just
far O. ough to avoid the annoyance incident 10
q 'udch travelled thoroughfare, and near
us h to get the full advantage of fine road.
TIE place offers excellent facilities for truck
ing and its nearness to the Staunton markets
would make it profitable.
This property is offered at a reasonable price
Inc it should call upon Mr.. Harris, who resides
G. G. GooCH,
au4-tf Maysville, KY.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
r livery! LIVERY!

In thanking the cublicfor the liberal patron
age extended me- ask continuance of this ir
favor tomv successor, feeling assured that he
fully deserves them. Respectfully.
feb & ,22-tf s 7 THORNRIIRG.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

REhrMCQp its causes, and a new and sue
4 \ nome by one who was deaf twenty eight
- years. Treated by most of the noted spe-
cialists without benefit, Cured himself in three
months, and since then hundreds of others.
Full particulars sent on application.
T. 8. PAGE, No. IL West 3ist St., New York
CITY lanl94t
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

Mrnr m PER MONTH AND A So so OUT
OUZO.Uu FIT FREE TO AGENTS AND
CAN VASSERS. The Biggest Thing on Earth,
and chance of lifetime. Our new enlarged
Electric Portraits the finest in the world.
Address W. H. CHIDESTER & SON,
janl9-4t % Bond ST., New Rork.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

EMnAbEyE to be made. Cut this out and
ESkAHEMs T. VI return to us and we will send
aWHhHHSE \ you free, somethin Of great
5gs W E1 q value aud Importance to you,
thatwill start you in business which will bring
you in more money rieht away ihan nythir
else in this w rid. Amy enc cao do the work
and live at home Either sex; all ages. Some
thing new, that just coins money for all work
ers- We will start you capital not needed
This is one of the genuine, important chances
of a lifetime. These who are ami fious and
enterprising will not delay. Great outfit free,
Address TRUE Co., Augusta, Maine. deS-ly*
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
LAND SALES.
DBIVATE SALE
Il OF A.
VATJIARTE FARM OF 1904 ACRE,


Lying on Cub Run. Rockingham Co., Va.
Having made recent purchases of land that
is more suitable for my purposes, I wish to dis
pose of the above mentioned 1881 acres. The
farm is
WELL IMPROVED.
has on 1t a large Dwelling House, large barn
and all necessary out-buildings, good orchard
of choice fruit is all under good fencing, and
is well-watered by Cub Run and never-failing
ponds. The lands are perfectly smooth with
limestone base and we'll timbered.
will dispose of this property either as a
whole or if desired will sell so acres with the
buildings. or still further, If the purchaser
should desire more land. Will sell as much as
200 ACRES,
with the Improvements. Or will sell so acres.
with a sufficient quantity of timber without
Improvements.
These lands are located one mile south OF
Montevideo, in a good neighborhood, conve-
nient to stores, churches, schools &C., maxim 8
a very desirable property.
Persons contemplating investment are re-
specially requested to call on or address the
undersigned who will take pleasure in giving
any further Information that may be desired
g. w. MAUZY,
may8-tf Montevideo, Rockingham Co, Va.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09

Section of Fence Standing, Five Foot Pickets.
Descriptive circular sent upon application.
Fence also manufactured and for sale by:
MARKS & FRIEND, lib east River Street,
Pet ersbrrg Va
r. F. 4 ". P. HILL, Barboursville, Va.
o. NJ. STYRON, 346 east Main Street, Norfolk,
Va.
COMBINATION FENCE COMPANY. 1850
east Franklin street. Richmond, Va
JAMES ROACH, Fredericksburg, Va.
E. C. VINCENT, Lock Box No. 4, Staunton
Va.
Agents for sale of Fencing:-
J. F. TEMPLETON, WaynesbOro', Va
]. B, roller, Mount Crawford, Va.
octl3 6m
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DAILY.
SOUTHW ARD.

standar d Time, Express. Express.
18th Meridian No. 3. No. /.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
DAILY,
NORTH WARD.

Standard Time, Express Express.
10Th Meridian. No, 4, No. 2.
Staunton spectator. [volume] (Staunton, Va.) 1849-1896, 1887-02-09
JONES' LIFE INSURANCE.

HOW HE WAS INDUCED TO TAKE OUT A
POLICY, AND THE WRECK IT MADE OF HIS
PEACE AND HAPPINESS.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21
A Card of Thanks.

In view of the recent sickness and
death of Mr.. Jesse II. Wescott, of Corn
vile, which occurred at the residence of
Mr.. Manley Pooler, in Skowhegan, on
the 18th inst, we wish to render our
heartfelt thanks for the many kindnesses
shown during the time of his short, but
severe illness, as well as since his decea Sc
Space forbids that we make personal
reference to only few of the many of
those to whom we consider ourselves I'M
der lasting obligations, by reason of their
much appreciated assistance and sympa-
thy. But, we think that justice demands
from us recognition of the favors con-
ferred by Mr.. Pooler and family; in their
hospitality shown him and US and by Mr..
John Nutting who rendered such valua-
BILE service during the brief period of his
illness. We would make special mention
also, of those who so tenderly cared for
him during the time of his prostration,
and who, with US, increasingly watched
and waited for signs that should betok-
en- his recovery, and thus relieve our anx-
ious minds and comfort our aching
hearts, till he was taken from our midst.
Nor would we be unmindful of the
sympathy and kindness shown by his for
mer acquaintance and neighbors in Corn
vile. We are aware that his large circle
of estimable friends, both In Cornvile
and in Skowhegan sympathize with us In
this, our deep affection. For which, we
extend our thanks, and wish that they in
turn, may have their griefs shared by as
many, and as earnest sympathizers.
THl RELATIVES.
The Somerset reporter. [volume] (Skowhegan, Me.) 1868-1909, 1887-12-21
Tho Maine Central.

The annual report of the Maine Central Rail
road Company has been made public The
road has had prosperous year. Its gross earn
ings have increased Sl4l 1904. The gross re-
ceipts for the u months ending Sep. Both, were
3,ll2, i07. The net earnings, after deducting
operating expenses OF ~ 8S1 3ii, taxes, rentals,
interest, and other expenses, were S296, ~.
Two dividends of $l07, 100 each, were paid leay-
ing surplus Of ISL, l3l. The increase over
last year i'll the net income, was $4,000.
The passenger business of The Maine Central
is apparently developing more rapidly than the
freight business. The increase in passenger re-
ceipts was $ll9,374., and in freight receipts,
Sli ,223. President Sewa attributes this show
ing to the effect Of the changes In the freight
schedule, last spring which diverted much traffic
to water routes. lie says this raihc is gradu-
ally coming back.
The total number Of passengers transported
for the year was ,354 ,977; all increase over the
previous year Of Sc ,56S, or 6.S3 per ccntum.
The total amount Of freight transported over the
main line and branches for the year, was $685.
323 tons an increase over the previous year Of
1862 tons, or 2.2I per centum. The number
of miles run by passenger trains was ,022, lG3,
and by freight trains 749,i3l, and by working
trains, switching, etc., 1874 $40, making the total
number Of miles run 2,556,l 04.
During the year, the following materials were
used for repair and construction Steel rails, o.
1876 tons; iron rails, 3l3 tons cross ties, $780,
1928 joint plates, 6SS,2i pounds track spikes,
1852 $50; track bolts and nuts, 92,7iS. Ten To-
comotves and fifteen cars have been added to
the equipment The road now owns 90 engines
and 2041 cars of all kinds. A double track
has been laid from Westbrook to Cumberland,
the new car shops at Waterville have been COM
plcted, several new stations, including one at
Lewiston, have been built and large sums have
been spent in building new bridges and strength
ening old ones.
The Maine Central uses annually $1,000 tons
of coal, $500 cords of wood. and $4,000 cubic
Yards of gravel.